1989 BMW 320 User Comment / Complaint

1995-10-12 Selma, AL

Heater core failed prior to recall (93v-016). view

1995-02-17 Marietta, GA

Finger was caught in the seat belt retractor which caused injury. view

1997-03-04 Kent City, MI

Resurfaced front brake rotors; also, headlights are very dim, especially in rain/struts keep clicking/worn out door hinges replaced/windshield washers freeze up. view

1997-03-04 Kent City, MI

Resurfaced front brake rotors; also, headlights are very dim, especially in rain/struts keep clicking/worn out door hinges replaced/windshield washers freeze up. view

1997-03-04 Kent City, MI

Resurfaced front brake rotors; also, headlights are very dim, especially in rain/struts keep clicking/worn out door hinges replaced/windshield washers freeze up. view

1999-01-04 Shawnee, KS

Power steering failure causing noise. view

1999-01-04 Shawnee, KS

Radio display failed. view

1999-01-04 Jessievill, AR

Vehicle fire due to faulty ignition switch prior to recall notice. view

1999-01-04 Las Vegas, NV

Rims on the vehicle cracking almost resulting in vehicle wheel falling off. view

1999-01-04 Las Vegas, NV

Tie rods failed. view

1999-01-04 Chicopee, MA

Cv joint boot strap is very close to the oil filter and damaged filter causing oil leaking and motor to sieze due to design location flaw. view

1999-01-04 Tamarac, FL

Trans shifter cable wore hole in a/c hose due to design location. view

1995-02-17 Lynchburg, VA

Park vehicle; noticed smoke coming from underhood; engine engulfed with flames; all plastic parts melted. view

1999-01-04 Columbus, MS

During panic stop steering wheel locked up causing loss of control and collision into fence and tree. view

1999-01-04 Houston, TX

Vehicle experienced unwanted acceleration, when putting vehicle into neutral the air pump failed and hose broke. view

1999-01-04 Oak Forest, IL

Temperature gauge failed to indicate engine overheating, resulting in engine failure. (consumer is attorney). view

1999-01-04 Oak Forest, IL

Engine overheated and failed.(consumer is attorney). view

1998-09-30 Thonotosassa, FL

When brakes get wet they become hard, causing, the brakes to gradually stop, resulting in extended stopping distance. view

1998-09-30 Massatequa, NY

Defective gas tank is causing fuel to leak which could result in fire. view

1998-09-30 Fairfax, VA

While driving at 60mph on the highway steering failed. the driver could not turn left or right. a crash was the result. view

1998-09-30 Columbus, OH

Vehicle had two badly worn out front tires. this condition was due to lugs: nuts disconnecting as per recall # 98v-095 . dealer notified and refused to replace tires without cost to consumer. view

1998-09-30 Omaha, NE

When driving the truck the driver's outside mirror on the door shakes, causing a blur in the mirror when trying to look out of it. has taken to the dealer, but they can't correct the problem. view

1998-09-30 Montville, NJ

The vehicle was in park position and the key was out of the ignition switch, the vehicle rolled backwards, knocking the consumer down. then it rolled into the street. contacted the dealer and the vehicle was towed. view

1995-02-17 Oliver, MD

Drivers side headrest is not properly angled for protection in event of an accident. please describe details. view

1998-09-30 Royersford, PA

This is an intermittent problem that occurs when driver pulls onto the highway and the vehicle stalls. contacted the dealer. view

1997-03-04 Cochran, GA

Duel fuel tanks: when running on front tank, it pumps most of fuel into back tank, if back tank is full it causes fuel spillage; dealer replaced fuel pressure regulator, according to dealer, vehicle not included in recall #93v125000. view

1997-03-05 Cincinnati, OH

While driving lost all power to the vehicle, pulled over to side of road and the engine was steaming.took vehicle to the manufacturer who said that the head gasket blew out. view

1997-03-04 Bennion, UT

During frontal impact at speeds of 45mph, the driver's side air bag did not deploy. view

1997-03-04 Harrisburg, PA

The vehicle's gas tank was "out of round" and not sealed where the fuel tank and fuel pump is positioned at, resulting in gas fumes entering inside and outside of the vehicle and gas spillage. possible fire hazard. view

1997-03-04 Byron, CA

Speedometer failure, driving at any speed the speedometer will not register the correct speed. view

1997-03-04 Morenci, MI

Owner states that she received a recall notice for her wiring harness and that she had work repaired but vehicle still caught on fire. view

1997-03-04 Annandale, VA

While drivng the vehcle about (35) mph the serpentine belt broke and caused all power in vehicle to be lost. car became very difficult to steer. the belt and the tensioner have been replaced. view

1997-03-04 Annandale, VA

While drivng the vehcle about (35) mph the serpentine belt broke and caused all power in vehicle to be lost. car became very difficult to steer. the belt and the tensioner have been replaced. view

1999-01-04 Oak Forest, IL

After replacement of dashboard, the unit does not fit properly into slots due to design flaw.(consumer is attorney). view

1995-02-17 Monrovia, CA

While driving, electrical sys. wire harness front shorted, caused fan to burn out, vehicle overheated and caught fire. view

1999-01-04 Leesburg, FL

Air bag horn button failed. view

1999-01-04 Eagle Rive, AK

Power steering pump pulley broke off and the drive belt was lost. view

1999-01-04 Richardson, TX

Vehicle fire due to faulty ignition switch (electrical) prior to recall notice. view

1999-01-04 Nanuet, NY

Front and rear brakes replaced because of grinding and squeaking. view

1999-01-04 Liverpool, NY

Ignition switch fire. view

1999-01-04 Nanuet, NY

Recalled lower steering column coupler failed causing the steering wheel to lock in the rain. view

1999-01-04 Nanuet, NY

Head gasket cracked. view

1999-01-04 Proctor, VT

Vehicle fire due to faulty ignition switch. view

1999-01-04 Houston, TX

During vehicle collision seat belts failed. view

1999-01-04 Pasco, WA

Door comes unlatched while traveling down the road, have made many attempts to have it fixed with no success. view

1995-02-17 San Marcos, CA

The shoulder straps failed to restrain on both seats, causing injuries. view

1999-01-04 Memphis, TN

Rear axle snapped, causing tires to fold outwards, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision. driver sustained injuries. view

1998-09-30 Navarre, FL

Consumer was driving on highway at approximately 45 mph on wet road condition all of a sudden another vehicle tried to cut in front of consumer, causing consumer to hit vehicle on passenger's side. consumer vehicle's air bags did not deploy. view

1998-09-30 New Albany, IN

Abs brake problems, abs light on dash stays on. view

1998-09-30 Statesville, NC

Abs system failed to operate. dealr refused to repair unless cost goes to consumer. view

1998-09-30 Greenfield, NC

Intermittently while driving long periods of time and with air conditioner on, the vehicle will stall unexpectedly which almost caused an accident. cause unknown. please provide details. view

1998-09-30 Brackenridge, PA

Consumer experiencing problem with brakes not stopping vehicle properly. been in /out of dealer shop, rear brakes were adjusted, but did not correct the problem. view

1998-09-30 Louisville, KY

When applying the abs brakes the pedal goes 1 inch to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. dealer cannot identify any problem. please give any further details. view

1998-09-30 Sunrise, FL

The brake pedal disengaged while in the driveway of consumer's home, causing the vehicle to plow into the gargage door. view

1998-09-30 Hernando, FL

Raw gas is coming out of the exhaust pipe. vehicle was diagnosed as failed pcm leaving injectors open and pouring raw fuel to spew from tail pipes creating a fire hazard no warning indicators present. view

1997-03-04 Marietta, GA

The anti-lock braking system malfunctioned, the right wheels locked up, causing the vehicle to bear left/extended stopping distance without prior warning. view

1995-02-17 San Marcos, CA

Upon impact, passenger flew forward then backward, causing seat to break. view

1997-03-04 Rio Rancho, NM

Has been waiting an unreasonable amount of time(2 months) for a new cruise control. please describe details. view

1997-03-04 Chandler, AZ

The vehicle's abs braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident. previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking. view

1997-03-04 Chandler, AZ

The vehicle's abs braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident. previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking. view

1997-03-04 Chandler, AZ

The vehicle's abs braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident. previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking. view

1997-03-04 Chandler, AZ

The vehicle's abs braking system failed at 25 mph, causing the vehicle to skid and resulting in an accident. previously manufacturer replaced the rotors, brake pads and determined the wheel cylinder was leaking. view

1999-02-17 Morehead, NC

Consumer was driving at approxmately 20-30 mph when hit vehicle in front.electronic seat which is suppose to lock up or stop on any type of impact was inoperative, causing the seat to go forward. consumer hit dash board/chest. hit steering wheel. seat did not maintain position on impact. electronic seat did not hold. view

1999-02-17 Simi Valley, CA

There is uneven braking, causing the brakes to lock, resulting in extended stopping distance. the manufacturer has been notified. view

1999-02-17 Houghtone Lake, MI

Engine hood unhooked while the owner was driving down the street, smashing the front glass. view

1999-02-17 Weston, FL

While driving the driver's side air bag deployed without reason, resulting in a vehicle accident. please provide further details. view

1997-03-24 Whitinsville, MA

The automatic passenger's restraint belt never releases itself from the lock mode, when consumer gets into vehicle and starts the ignition the belt does not adjust. instead, the belt is sqeezing occupant across chest area so tight that it's hurts. view

1996-07-22 Gentry, AR

Failure on the passenger side seat when driving the passenger side seat moves. gm stated they would not assist consumer in correcting this problem since it was a used vehicle. view

1997-03-24 Brandon, FL

Driver's side seatback fell/broke as a result of an accident. view

1997-03-24 Waynesboro, PA

Throttle cable snapped and vehicle was out of control. view

1997-03-24 Bethlehem, PA

Brake pads keep having to be replaced(3 times), dealer says this is normal. view

1997-03-24 Vinbennes, IN

Vehicle has been experiencing erratic operation with sudden acceleration. view

1997-03-24 Raliegh, NC

Alternator went bad, cause unknown. view

1997-03-24 Albany, CA

Service bulletin work done unsatisfactory, still having problems with cooling system. please describe. view

1999-06-02 Marion, TX

Air conditioner evaporator is defective. according to a local ac service technician, this is an ongoing problem w/chrysler products. they have received maintenance bulletins to that effect. i consider this a safety problem because the defective evaporator causes air conditioner to fail. view

1999-01-13 Lake Charles, LA

There is a blind spot on the driver's side headlights, causing poor visiblity when driving, can't see when making left turn. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has attempted to correct the problem, not able to correct it. view

1999-01-13 Alexandria, VA

Fuel rail located on top of the engine is cracked, causing gas to leak heavily onto engine.consumer noticed there was a problem when started to smell strong gas odor.dealer said parts to remedy the problem are on backorder ,has been for a least 6 weeks. view

1999-01-13 Derry, PA

When applying the abs brakes the pedal will travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. please give any further details. view

1996-07-22 Woodbridge, VA

Abs; numerous problems with the front and back brakes locking ang grabbing. please describe details. view

1999-01-13 Manassa, VA

While the vehicle was parked with engine running, consumer stopped to pick up some mail. as consumer stepped out of vehicle, he fell down, accidently hit or may have hit the emergency brake that was stopping the parked vehicle, and vehicle rolled down with parking brake o. , according to the people who stopped the vehicle, they said that vehicle was in neutral. view

1999-01-13 Union City, TN

After taking vehicle out of park and placing vehicle into the drive position, the throttle stuck, causing the vehicle to increase speed. view

1999-01-13 Sophia, WV

Air bag. driving approximately 45mph, approached an intersection, and went through with not enough time to brake. hit the side of his car, air bag did not deploy, resulting in injuries. vhicle was totaled. view

1999-02-17 Pinoloa, MS

While in an accident the driver's side air bag did not deploy. please provide further details. view

1999-02-17 Lincoln Park, MI

Rubber vacuum hose rubs against air conditoner, causing spillage of freon. view

1999-02-17 Ceref, CA

While the vehicle was sitting still at a stop light it was hit from the rear, and the passenger's and driver's air bags did not deploy. there was one injury. the dealer cannot duplicate the problem. an insurance claim was filed. view

1999-02-17 Ceref, CA

While the vehicle was sitting still at a stop light it was hit from the rear, and the passenger's and driver's air bags did not deploy. there was one injury. the dealer cannot duplicate the problem. an insurance claim was filed. view

1999-02-17 Brockport, NY

The passenger's side seat will not lock in position. the seat slides back and forwar. , consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced parts. consumer now states the seat is locked in postion, the seat will not go forward or backward. please provide any further details. view

1999-02-17 Silver Spring, MD

The seat belt, when unbuckled, does not retract into its case. often gets stuck in the door, causing damage to the buckle area. the dealer cannot duplicate the problem, and states that it is the style of the design. view

1999-02-17 Akron, OH

Harley davidson model flhtcui; in january, 1996 at 8,000 miles, while driving, ignition switch failed, causing motorcycle to stall. owner had to replace ignition switch twice, and it was repaired by dealer under an extended warrenty. consumer heard of investigation ea98-009 from mcn. view

1996-07-22 South Hadley, MA

Consumer was at a stop sign, when started driving an the cruise control came on, causing an accident . please describe. view

1999-02-17 Gastonia, NC

When the fuel tank is empty and the weather is hot, upon filling up the fuel tank, fuel leaks from the gasket on the tank. the fuel tank will leak about 3 gallons of fuel when only 18 gallons of fuel in put in the tank. the fuel tank is a 20 gallon tank. the dealer tightened up the gasket on the fuel tank. a new fuel tank and gasket as also been ordered. view

1999-06-02 Farmington, MI

Throttle stuck wide-open after full-throttle acceleration on to expressway. was unable to slow the vehicle without switching-off ignition. brakes were damaged due to excessive overheating. potential safety issue. view

1999-06-02 Farmington, MI

Throttle stuck wide-open after full-throttle acceleration on to expressway. was unable to slow the vehicle without switching-off ignition. brakes were damaged due to excessive overheating. potential safety issue. view

1999-06-02 Stillwater, OK

Car tries to die as attempting to take off in a intersection or from a stop. i've had in the shop 3 times and never has been fixed. parking brake doesn't engage unless pulled to last click. all of the rotors and brake pads have been replaced. power steering pump. and oil pump repaced. service person at bob howard told me my car wou.is car since purchase. i'm planning on taking it back for its 4th time. please help. view

1997-03-20 Raleigh, NC

Driveshaft failure. view

1999-01-08 Westminster, CO

Increasing engine oil leakage evident from between the engine to transmission junction but does not appear to originate from the head assembly (i.e. valve cover), possibly the main bearing or ?oil galley plug? view

1999-01-08 Brundidge, AL

Battery blew up while attempting to start vehicle view

1999-01-08 Salem, OR

Complete failure of braking functions. dealer diagnosis and estimate of repairs was $3,500.00. i obtained parts and had an independent repair shop replace components. mechanic reported to me that origenal parts had " gm rebuilt part" stickers on them. auto was origonaly owned by a leasing co. in chicago il. gm will not furnish me with previous warranty history. view

1999-01-08 Renton, WA

The differential failure was dur to "lack of oil in the chamber" the vehicle still had the original component and the record kept by the original owner indicate that no differential recall work was done on this vehicle. i contact audi of america's nation consumer office and they said there was no such recall on this vehicle view

1999-01-08 Tampa, FL

The windshield wipers have worked intermittently for at least the past 6 months. nhtsa campaign i.d. number 98v150000 was identified and the vehicle was taken to a chevrolet dealer for recall. the dealer said that the vin was not listed on their recall. i contacted chevrolet and they indicated the same. this is a safety problem that we will correct at our expense versus a recall. view

1996-07-22 Seattle, WA

Seal around the hydraulic piston within the front brake calipers had eroded, dealer replaced front calipers. view

1999-02-16 Romulus, MI

Abs brakes light is on and vehicle jerks at a slow stop and at fast stop. also, there is a grinding noise coming from the brakes, and the back brakes aren't stopping the vehicle. view

1999-02-16 North Canton, OH

While driving transmission goes from drive to neutral without warning. possibly due to the use of aluminum pistons. contacted manufacturer, they are not accepting responsibility for failure. view

1999-02-16 Readyville, TN

Right side front engine mounts broke twice, which could have caused a loss of control. dealer replaced the mounts. common problem. view

1999-02-16 San Austin, FL

While driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle will die out in traffic or whenever the consumer is driving. view

1999-02-16 Agoura, CA

When pushing the button for the fluid to come out from windshield washer fluid reservoir and clean the windows, it would take about two to three minutes before the fluid comes out to clean the windows. view

1999-02-16 Spainsh Fork, UT

Driving at 5 mph the steering went out, and consumer applied the brakes and vehicle just stopped. view

1999-02-16 Snohomish, WA

While driving consumer took foot off the brakes and vehicle accelerated. when going up a hill or going around a corner consumer will apply the brakes, and that will stop the vehicle. view

1997-03-20 Santa Ana, CA

Going at 10mph and making a left turn at the light, another vehicle doing about 70mph, hit this vehicle at a front left side collision and the air bag did not deploy, resulting in injuries. view

1997-03-20 Iron River, MI

Recall #93v189, structure hood assembly: driving approximately 35mph and hood flew up on vehicle. vehicle has not been repaired. gm will not honor the recall,saying the safety catch had rusted on it and that's why it did not catch. view

1997-03-20 Carson, CA

Smoke was coming from inside dashoard, manufacturer refuses to help. view

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